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Ms. Fernandez from Atlanta, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Skilled Writers in 3rd Grade

Help me give my students all the materials needed to become skilled writers.

  • $960 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

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Ms. Fernandez Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy
Atlanta, GA Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Equipping students with essential writing materials, including pencils, composition notebooks, prompt journals, writing prompt sets, a pencil sharpener, binder rings for writers' checklists, and adhesive hooks for organization, profoundly enhances their learning journey:

Pencils and composition notebooks facilitate the practice of articulating thoughts, ideas, and emotions.

Students can craft essays, narratives, and reflections, honing their ability to communicate effectively. Writing prompts and journals stimulate critical thinking as students analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. These tools encourage considering diverse perspectives, supporting claims with evidence, and engaging in logical reasoning. Writing activities foster literacy skills such as reading comprehension and vocabulary expansion. Through writing, students encounter new words, sentence structures, and literary devices, enhancing language proficiency.

Writing prompts and composition notebooks provide creative outlets for self-expression. From poetry to personal reflections, students explore various styles, nurturing creativity and cultivating their unique voices.

Prompt journals prompt students to document thoughts and experiences. This reflective practice encourages self-awareness, goal-setting, and continuous growth.

Essential tools like pencil sharpeners ensure materials are readily available. Adhesive hooks facilitate organization, allowing students to keep prompt journals and checklists easily accessible.

In summary, providing a comprehensive range of writing materials empowers students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. These tools foster engagement, creativity, and reflection, enriching students' educational experiences and preparing them for success in both academic and personal pursuits.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted
Ms. Fernandez Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Atlanta, GA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Writing Prompts Journal - Gr. 3-4 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 4 $171.96
Emraw Composition Notebooks Bulk, Wide Ruled Writing Journals in Bulk, Marble Style Hard Cover Composition Book with Lined Paper, Bulk Student Notebooks for School Supplies, 100 Sheets, Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $89.54 1 $89.54
X-ACTO Quiet Pro Electric Sharpener, Black • School Specialty $83.62 1 $83.62
Lakeshore Ready to Write! Prompt Box - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Ready to Write! Prompt Box - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 200/Pack (5743601) • Staples $39.19 1 $39.19
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Soft, Pastel Casings, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $6.37 6 $38.22
Lakeshore Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Sequence & Write Story Tiles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Language Skills Quickies - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DDMY Adhesive Hooks Wall Hooks, 36 Packs Hooks for Hanging Transparent Reusable Seamless Hooks 13.2LB(Max), Waterproof Bathroom Kitchen Heavy Duty Self Adhesive Hooks • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Binder Rings, 1 Inch - 100 Pack Metal Rings, Heavy Duty Steel Book Rings - Use for Paper Rings, Key Rings, Binder Ring, Metal Rings for Index Cards Great for Home, School, and Office • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Binder Rings, 2 Inch - 50 Pack Metal Rings, Heavy Duty Steel Book Rings - Use for Paper Rings, Key Rings, Binder Ring, Metal Rings for Index Cards Great for Home, School, and Office • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$694.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.68

Sales tax

 $47.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.87

Total project goal

$959.11

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